Idiopathic Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction
Authors:
- David L. FaulkDFDavid L. Faulk
- Sinn AnurasSASinn Anuras
- Joel B. FreemanJFJoel B. Freeman
- 3 November 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 240 (19) , 2075-2076
Abstract
Patients with idiopathic chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction suffer from malnutrition because of inability to maintain adequate oral intake without the development of obstructive symptoms. We have successfully used central venous nutrition in two patients with this syndrome, both on a short-term and long-term home-maintenance basis. Hyperalimentation can provide adequate nutrition in patients with intestinal pseudo-obstruction until normal bowel function returns or until definitive therapy for this chronic disease is found. (JAMA240:2075-2076, 1978)Keywords
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